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Y537 HPE

2001 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

95,261 mi
Last recorded95,261 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY537 HPE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 95,261 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 92,322 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 88,885 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 88,514 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 88,514 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 81,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 81,680 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 81,415 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2019 80,532 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 78,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 78,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 73,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 73,363 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 72,688 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,274 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 68,959 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,278 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 63,398 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,639 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 61,032 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 46,804 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 30,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 30,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2007 26,454 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 21,766 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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Y537 HPE is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

Across all 2001 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 38,622 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y537 HPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y537 HPE registered?

Y537 HPE is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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